The importance of boundaries around money

So what are boundaries?

Boundaries are the limits or invisible lines you place around yourself for protection. They are the limits of what you can and will do, as well as the limits of what you will and will not accept from others. They are the filters to stop people from infringing upon you with behavior you feel is unacceptable.

In a sense, boundaries are used to set you apart from others and give you a unique identity. They help define who you are and who you are not, by how far you will go and how far you will let people come in.

What are some examples of boundaries?

1. Physical
Examples: not allowing someone to stand too close, not allowing physical abuse, not allowing people to touch you without permission

2. Emotional
Examples: not allowing someone to intimidate you with their anger or fear, not allowing anyone to hurt you intentionally

3. Mental
Examples: not allowing someone to lie to you, not allowing someone to be passive/aggressive to you, not allowing people to use belittling and demeaning language to you or about you

4. Sexual
Examples: not allowing inappropriate touching, not allowing unwanted sexual advances, not allowing sexual innuendoes in your presence

5. Spiritual/religious
Examples: not allowing someone to talk disparagingly about your beliefs, not allowing others to force their religious beliefs upon you

6. Creative
Examples: showing your creative works only to people who will be
supportive, not allowing other people into your physical creative space such as a studio, not allowing people to intrude during your creative time

7. Financial
Examples: not loaning money to friends and relatives, not borrowing
money from friends and relatives, setting limits on the amount you charge on your credit cards

This all means that if you don't have boundaries or your boundaries are weak, then youwill not be in control of your money.